Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $35.84 | 10.284% | $39.5258 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.94 | 8.250% | $52.9776 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
Purchase #3 | $78.50 | 3.596% | $81.3229 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #4 | $134.86 | 5.807% | $142.6913 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #5 | $224.37 | 10.686% | $248.3462 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
Purchase #6 | $238.53 | 6.763% | $254.6618 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
Purchase #7 | $101.46 | 4.368% | $105.8918 | $105.89 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.50 | $925.4174 | $925.42 | $925.45 | $925.40 |